specifications: [[item.skuinfo]]
price: [[item.currency]][[item.price]]
Price
This store has earned the following certifications.
"I'll make it anyway, even though it's a daring suggestion," Charmian Clift declared. Clift, a writer ahead of her time, was known for her lyrical and fearless essays that seamlessly intertwined the personal and the political. In 1964, Clift and her husband George Johnston returned to Australia after years of living and writing in the cosmopolitan community of artists on the Greek island of Hydra. Back in Sydney, Clift found that her opinions were far more progressive than those of many of her fellow Australians.
This new edition of Charmian Clift's essays, selected and introduced by her biographer Nadia Wheatley, is drawn from the weekly newspaper column Clift wrote through the turbulent and transformative years of the 1960s. In these "sneaky little revolutions," as Clift once described them, she advocated for the rights of women and migrants, called for social justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, opposed conscription and the war in Vietnam, acknowledged Australia's role in the Asia-Pacific, fought censorship, and demanded the establishment of an Australian film industry, among many other causes.
Through her unwavering commitment to these issues, Clift set a new benchmark for the essay form in Australian literature. Her essays were not merely vehicles for expressing her personal views; they were powerful tools for driving social and political change. Clift's ability to seamlessly weave the personal and the political in her writing was a hallmark of her style, and it resonated with readers who were hungry for a more progressive and inclusive vision for their country.
Charmian Clift was a trailblazer in the world of Australian letters, and her essays continue to inspire and challenge readers today. This new collection, with its thoughtful introduction by Nadia Wheatley, offers readers a chance to rediscover the enduring power and relevance of Clift's work. Through her words, we are reminded of the transformative potential of the essay, and of the vital role that writers can play in shaping the political and social landscape of their time.
product information:
Attribute | Value | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
publisher | NewSouth (July 1, 2022) | ||||
language | English | ||||
paperback | 480 pages | ||||
isbn_10 | 1742237444 | ||||
isbn_13 | 978-1742237442 | ||||
item_weight | 2.31 pounds | ||||
dimensions | 5.25 x 1 x 8.25 inches | ||||
best_sellers_rank | #2,268,995 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,115 in Australia & Oceania Literature #7,824 in Essays (Books) | ||||
customer_reviews |
|
MORE FROM charmian clift
MORE FROM recommendation